Computing with Relevance and Purpose: A Review of Culturally Relevant Education in Computing

The purpose of the present review was to identify culturally responsive education (CRE) tools and strategies within K-12 computing education. A systematic literature review of studies on CRE across 20 years was conducted. A narrative synthesis was applied to code the final studies into six themes: s...

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Published in:International journal of multicultural education 2019-01, Vol.21 (1), p.125-155
Main Authors: Morales-Chicas, Jessica, Castillo, Mauricio, Bernal, Ireri, Ramos, Paloma, Guzman, Bianca L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer programming
Computer science
Computer Science Education
Computer Software
Computer Uses in Education
Consciousness Raising
Cultural Background
Culturally Relevant Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Equality
Intercultural education
Marginality, Social
Methods
Multicultural education
Pedagogy
Programming
Social marginality
Social science research
Study and teaching
Systematic review
Technology Education
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Summary:The purpose of the present review was to identify culturally responsive education (CRE) tools and strategies within K-12 computing education. A systematic literature review of studies on CRE across 20 years was conducted. A narrative synthesis was applied to code the final studies into six themes: sociopolitical consciousness raising, heritage culture through artifacts, vernacular culture, lived experiences, community connections, and personalization. These common themes in CRE can help empower and attend to the needs of marginalized students in technology education. Furthermore, the review serves as an important overview for researchers and educators attempting to achieve equity in computing education.
ISSN:1934-5267
1934-5267
DOI:10.18251/IJME.V21I1.1745